02101444-CF | CAS 52-90-4 | L-Cysteine | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
L-Cysteine
| SKU | 02101444-CF |
| Alternate Names | β-Mercapto-L-alanine; (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid |
| Application Notes | L-cysteine is used in producing antioxidants. It also promotes healing of severe burns, fat burning and helps build muscle and promotes the activity of white blood cells. It is a precursor in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. |
| Base Catalog Number | 101444 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1721408 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | NMDA glutamatergic receptor agonist. |
| CAS # | 52-90-4 |
| EC Number | 200-158-2 |
| Format | Crystalline |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Melting Point | 240 dec °C |
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 121.154 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +7 ° to +13 ° (c=2, 1N HCl) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Refractive Index | 8.8 ° (C=8; 1mol/L HCl) (Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | HA1600000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility277000 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 6.73X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
